Pain Redeemed by Natasha Metzler

Natasha takes you on a journey through her own walk with infertility and with raw truthfulness tells the story of God meeting her there, right in the middle. Are you wondering where He is? Come taste the miracle of Pain Redeemed.

Okay, first of all, let’s cover-gush, shall we? Isn’t that the most gorgeous shade of green?! =) When I first saw that cover, I knew I wanted to read this book ~ and not just because it was written by friend and fellow Kindred Grace team member Natasha Metzler. But I held back for a bit, because, well, because I knew God would meet me within those pages, and I wasn’t sure I wanted to make my way through a book about pain…

I’m infinitely glad God brought me to this book when He did, though. I was right. He met me within those pages.

May I include a quote that struck me right between the eyes?

I whispered, I can’t handle this. I feel so lost and alone. God’s answer echoed so loudly that I snapped my head up to look around. That is not the truth. I am with you and I’m not lost at all.

She shares poetry, she shares scenes from her life, and she shares kitchen-table talks with God. That’s my favorite kind of non-fiction, truly. And her style of writing is so, so lovely.

Natasha isn’t afraid to get real, to be honest, to admit, confess, embrace her longing to be a mother and her sorrow over her empty arms. Her story is powerful and profound in that she doesn’t just share her story and shut the book. She turns up her hands and invites us along with her, whatever our pain and longings may be.

About the Author

Natasha Metzlerand her husband on a dairy farm in Northern New York. Her work has been published in numerous print publications, including Proverbs 31 Magazine, Keepers At Home, The Secret Place, Above Rubies, and A New Heart. She is a broken, busted-up sinner redeemed by a gracious, loving God. She speaks Creole, names dairy cows, and captures simple beauty with a camera. For more about Natasha, please click here.

Oh, Rachelle, thank you for this beautiful review! <br /><br />And Rachel, in answer to your question, God took me on a journey of learning how valuable broken things are. My great-grand plans are of no use to the Kingdom, but my broken wonderings are ever so treasured. This is from a series I am writing about my first year of missions: <br /><br />&quot;My ideals were so high. The clay pot of my

Ooh, I would love to read this book, not only for Natasha&#39;s heartfelt story, but as a newbie writer who wants to write from the heart I enjoy reading other passionate-heart-felt writings. :)<br /><br />I would love to ask Natasha how she prepared herself as she wrote to then go and write such an emotional and personal book – or any heartfelt writings the Lord wants her to share with others.<